How to Watch the Springboks vs All Blacks Greatest Rivalry Series in South Africa

How to Watch the Springboks vs All Blacks Greatest Rivalry Series in South Africa

  • South African rugby fans have several ways to follow the Springboks against the All Blacks depending on their budget
  • Television, radio and live stadium experiences all offer different ways to enjoy Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
  • One popular viewing option will not be available despite the excitement around the blockbuster series
Your guide to watching every Springboks vs All Blacks Test match
How to follow Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series in South Africa. Image: Lionel Hahn/Getty Images
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Rugby supporters in South Africa have several options to follow the upcoming Greatest Rivalry series featuring the Springboks and New Zealand. Whether fans prefer watching from home, listening on the radio or experiencing the atmosphere at the stadium, there are multiple ways to catch the action throughout the series.

Watch the Springboks live on TV and streaming

SuperSport Rugby will exclusively televise the Greatest Rivalry fixtures in South Africa.

Viewers can watch the matches through the DStv Premium Satellite package, which starts from R979 a month, or via DStv Stream Premium, available from R699 per month for those with a reliable internet connection.

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Alternative ways to follow the Greatest Rivalry

The South African reports that supporters without television access can still keep up with the Test matches through live commentary on SABC radio stations, including SAfm and Radio 2000.

Fans can also watch the games at pubs, restaurants and other public viewing venues that broadcast SuperSport Rugby, although food, drinks or entry charges may apply.

For those wanting to see the action in person, tickets for Springboks and All Blacks matches in South Africa generally range from R250 to more than R8,000, depending on the venue and seating category.

Will SABC show the Springboks vs All Blacks?

The SABC does not currently hold free-to-air television rights for the Greatest Rivalry series.

Instead, CANAL+ confirmed a broadcasting agreement with the South African Rugby Union (SARU) and New Zealand Rugby (NZR), giving SuperSport Rugby exclusive television rights to the fixtures.

With several viewing options available, supporters can choose the experience that best suits their budget and preferences.

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Briefly News also reported that Stormers veteran Deon Fourie is back in contention after recovering from a knee injury sustained in May and is hoping his return can reignite his Springbok ambitions.

The 39-year-old is expected to feature against the All Blacks in Cape Town, with Fourie admitting the rare opportunity to face New Zealand is the ideal stage to prove his fitness and stake another claim for the green and gold jersey.

Source: Briefly News

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Dzikamai Matara Dzikamai Matara is a sports writer at Briefly News. He previously worked as a news and current affairs editor at iHarare for eight years. Before that, he was a profiler, sports, human interest, entertainment, and current affairs writer at Pindula for two years, where he produced profiles and news articles. He completed two years of Mechanical Engineering coursework at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He has also completed YOAST SEO for Beginners (2023), YOAST Block Editor Training (2023), and YOAST Structured Data for Beginners (2023).